BHAKTI SAGAR
May 16, 2025 at 02:30 PM
Why is the Bilva Leaf So Powerful and Auspicious?
💥 A drop of sweat from Goddess Parvati fell on Mandarachal mountain — from it, the divine Bilva tree was born. Every part of the tree is infused with the Goddess: Girija in the roots, Maheshwari in the trunk, Dakshinaayani in the branches, Parvati in the leaves, Katyayani in the fruit, and Gauri in the flowers. Even Goddess Lakshmi resides in the tree, blessing those who revere it.
Hence, offering Bilva leaves to Lord Shiva is one of the purest forms of worship. Just one sincere offering pleases Shiva and grants immense spiritual merit. Worshipping the tree’s base during Shravan equals visiting all holy pilgrimages.
🌿 Miraculous Powers of the Bilva Tree:
Snakes and negativity do not enter its vicinity.
A soul passing under its shadow attains moksha.
It purifies the environment by absorbing toxins.
A Bilva leaf with 4–7 leaflets is especially auspicious.
Cutting the tree destroys lineage; planting promotes prosperity and growth.
A daily glance at the tree destroys sins.
Offering water satisfies ancestors and removes Pitru Dosha.
Planting it with a white pumpkin vine invokes the blessings of eternal Lakshmi.
Ancient sages even used Bilva and copper to create gold.
Even a single, imperfect offering of a Bilva leaf to a Shivling in one’s lifetime burns away lifetimes of sins. Nurturing this sacred tree ensures divine blessings and opens the path to Shiva Darshan.
🛕 Spiritual & Environmental Significance:
Having a Bilva tree at home protects from karmic harm and invites Goddess Lakshmi’s grace. Worshipping it on Sundays and Dwadashi grants liberation even from the gravest sins and brings fame.
Its placement enhances life:
Northwest – reputation
North-South – peace and joy
Center – fulfillment and harmony
🙏🏼 Planting and preserving the Bilva tree is equal to building a temple. Worship under it fulfills desires, cleanses karma, and invites the divine into your life.
🌺 Har Har Mahadev! Let’s grow this sacred tree and grow closer to Shiva.
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